Social Media

It can be the roller coaster, the tea cups, the submarine, the ferris wheel, the fun house. You can ride again, choose another ride, cheer on others, relax in the park, sit and eat ice cream. You’re the tour guide. You can even leave the amusement park.

May The 4th Be With You I just came from a Star Wars lightsaber battle charity event at Fremont Park in Midtown Sacramento. I don’t even know who the charity was. I just saw more and more peeps coming into Naked Lounge coffeehouse with lightsabers. Today is May 4, Star Wars Day. I asked a gal, … Read more

Since I’m a big fan of Sunny Lenarduzzi’s how-to social media videos – she’s clear, concise and super-helpful – I’m stoked that she put out her 6 tips for public speaking + a great self-talk tip + a great BONUS tip! You can also catch Sunny Lenarduzzi at the following locations: Snapchat: sunnylenarduzzi Twitter Instagram … Read more

I posted on Twitter that I was searching Dreamstime.com for images of “water ripples” for my Dad’s next book cover design. And 90 minutes later – BOOM – a competitor swoops in and offers me similar/same images of “water ripples” @ReidWalley Hey would u like it to give it a try at 123RF.com? bit.ly/LUlymR are … Read more

“As always, I enjoy our humorous and “productive” meetings together. I want you to know how much I appreciate the way you not only “listen,” but you “hear” what I’m saying to you. You have a way of processing quickly and giving phenomenal insights. “I always feel enriched and re-energized after our meetings. You help … Read more

A Twitter user just followed me. They’re following 1,258 people but they have NEVER tweeted. They’ve never engaged with anybody. That’s crazy! Social media is about interaction, engagement, answering people’s/customer’s questions and concerns.

I Tweeted that I was considering using Mohawk paper for my next business cards. Mohawk then replied to my Tweet and asked which paper I was interested in. Social media is simply a “mind-reading” platform, which allows Mohawk to scan Twitter (using http://search.twitter.com/) for mentions of their name – and then engage with me one-on-one. … Read more

If you are looking for a book on how social media is transforming the world around you, then Trust Agents is exactly what you are looking for. Among other books that Steve Cunningham recommends reading is “How To Win Friends and Influence People.” http://www.polarunlimited.com/offer/trust-agents-special-offer/ Top 5 takeaways from the book. Be a part of the … Read more

By Jon Swartz, USA TODAY A surge in social-media use by small businesses reflects a shift in how they operate and their comfort with increasingly easy-to-use technology. In growing numbers, small-business owners are adopting social-networking services, location-based services, Twitter and online video to promote products and services, according to a new study by MerchantCircle, a … Read more